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The road was shut between Woden Road West and Bilston Road while emergency services dealt with the incident. Blakedon Road was also closed.

Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and an air ambulance were sent to the scene.

The scene of the bus crash in Darlaston

West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “Crews were told that, having spotted the man suffering a medical episode at the wheel of the bus, a van driver managed to position his vehicle and successfully bring the bus to a stop.

“The bus driver, a man, was found to be in cardiac arrest and on arrival of ambulance staff, police were already administering excellent CPR.

“Ambulance staff took over treatment and the man’s heart was successfully restarted prior to departure for Walsall Manor Hospital but he remains in a critical condition.

Darlaston Road in Wednesbury.

“West Midlands Ambulance Service would like to praise the van driver for ensuring the bus did not collide with any other vehicles and cause further injury, and the police for carrying out early CPR, essential to give the patient the best chance of survival.”

Drivers were urged to avoid the area.

A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “Police were called to Darlaston Road, Wednesbury at around 7:35am this morning (Thursday 19 October) to reports of a collision.

“Paramedics are currently treating a man with serious injuries.

“Darlaston Road is currently closed at the junction of Woden Road West and Blakedon Road is also closed.